The Sweden star also enjoyed a tangle with Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann

Sweden get into training for Euro 2016

The shaven-headed, no-nonsense star has already collected three top-flight titles, one Portuguese Cup and three league cups in his young career and – although he and his advisor insist he is happy at Benfica – he has probably already outgrown his current side.

Hasan Cetinkaya, Lindelof’s agent, said: “I do not want to comment on various clubs but there is concrete interest from some of the largest in Europe.

“Vigge (his nickname back in Sweden) is really enjoy it at Benfica.

“At the same time, as I have said before, there is no smoke without fire when it comes to many clubs being interested in him. But Victor is focused on Benfica.”

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The Sweden international started all three games at Euro 2016 and was reportedly watched by Old Trafford scouts during the Portuguese champions’ 6-0 win over Maritimo in the Portuguese Cup over the weekend.

During the recent international break – when he featured in a World Cup qualifer defeat to France and a friendly win over Hungary – he briefly discussed his constant links with a move to a Champions League side.

He said: “It is clear that there is a dialogue about what would suit me best. But I'm very happy in Benfica and have a good time there.

“I play in Benfica and really enjoy being there and have a few years left on the contract. I feel that I developed there.”